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Defence
Four AK‑203 rifles among 12 weapons stolen from Secunderabad Cantonment
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 10:37 AM
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A theft at the high‑security Secunderabad Cantonment resulted in the loss of 12 weapons, including four AK‑203 assault rifles.
The secured premises of Secunderabad Cantonment reported a breach in which twelve firearms were reported missing. Among the stolen items, four were identified as AK‑203 assault rifles, a modern weapon in the Indian armed forces' inventory.
The remaining eight weapons have not been publicly detailed, but officials confirmed that the haul includes a mix of standard‑issue rifles and possibly other small arms. The theft raises concerns about the integrity of security protocols at a cantonment that houses critical defence assets.
Local police, in coordination with the Defence Ministry's security wing, have launched an investigation to trace the missing arms and apprehend those responsible. Authorities have not disclosed any leads or suspects at this stage, emphasizing the need for swift action to prevent the weapons from falling into illicit hands.
The incident underscores the challenges of safeguarding military stores even in high‑security zones and may prompt a review of existing surveillance and access controls across similar installations in the country.
The remaining eight weapons have not been publicly detailed, but officials confirmed that the haul includes a mix of standard‑issue rifles and possibly other small arms. The theft raises concerns about the integrity of security protocols at a cantonment that houses critical defence assets.
Local police, in coordination with the Defence Ministry's security wing, have launched an investigation to trace the missing arms and apprehend those responsible. Authorities have not disclosed any leads or suspects at this stage, emphasizing the need for swift action to prevent the weapons from falling into illicit hands.
The incident underscores the challenges of safeguarding military stores even in high‑security zones and may prompt a review of existing surveillance and access controls across similar installations in the country.